As Hannah Dutton returned to school after being subjected to a vile dog dirt attack, her mum’s said the teenager wants to “try and heal” following her ordeal.

Brave Guisborough girl Hannah, 13, returned to Laurence Jackson School today following Tuesday’s attack, in which pupils dressed in the school’s uniform smeared dog muck on her after pushing her over.

“She gave us a big smile as she left for school and waved to us,” said Deborah, 48.

The shocking attack has repulsed Teessiders, some of whom called for the gang-of-four to be hauled to court if they are caught.

One woman on Facebook called the culprits “horrible scum”, adding: “This is such a cruel thing to do - she must of felt so humiliated.

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“I hope they find the boys that did this and I hope Hannah can get back to her normal self.”

Despite being left in tears by the attackers, Hannah told the Gazette she didn’t want her assailants into “too much trouble”.

But once Facebook user said: “She doesn’t want to worry about not getting them into trouble, they need punishing hard, they need to learn their lesson and that this isn’t acceptable otherwise they will go out and do it again.

“They need catching and charging never mind upsetting them, they didn’t care what they did to her and upsetting her,”

Cleveland Police is still investigating the afternoon attack, which occurred on the footpath running along the beck at Stumps Cross in Guisborough.

A dog walker, who Deborah appealed to come forward yesterday, did so although she has been unable to identify the attackers.

Hannah Dutton was attacked walking home from school by male pupils from Laurence Jackson School and smeared with dog poo. The boys wore surgical gloves

However, the mum-of-two said the public’s response has been “absolutely marvellous” - and has helped put that smile back on her daughter’s face.

“The support has been overwhelming,” said Deborah, of Somerset Road.

“She has been well and truly made to feel loved.

“We couldn’t of done this without the help of all these lovely people.”